Pledge to upgrade Saltwater Creek Reserve
The Liberal Party has committed $800,000 to upgrade the playspace at Saltwater Creek Reserve at Long Jetty if elected on May 3. Liberal candidate for Dobell Brendan Small said the…
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Commuters horrified at plan to sell Mann St site
Central Coast Commuters’ Association (CCCA) is “horrified” at State Government plans to sell off land in Mann St, Gosford, to make way for more housing. The land, at 255 Mann…
Central Coast to Become Its Own Country? Meet Koalia, Australia’s Newest “Nation”
In what may be the most ambitious (or most ridiculous) political move of the year, a group of freethinking locals has unveiled plans to declare the Central Coast an independent…
Bellamy to run as an Independent for Robertson
Long-time Central Coast resident Lisa Bellamy will contest the seat of Robertson as an Independent in the Federal election, with a firm commitment to protecting the Central Coast way of…
Keep cats indoors, says Invasive Species Council
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed a review of outdated laws regarding the containment of cats, with new data showing the Central Coast has the second-highest incidence of cats killing…
Road budget gets $20M boost
.Council’s road network of more than 2,200kms is valued at about $2 billion.
National win for Indian Hamlyn Terrace beauty
Bhavika Darji of Hamlyn Terrace has taken out a major category in an Australia-wide beauty pageant. The Opera Miss/Mrs India Worldwide 2025 pageant for women of Indian origin living in…
Clever canines help save endangered orchid
The critically endangered Wyong Sun Orchid (Thelymitra adorata) may be elusive, but a collaboration between Central Coast Council and the NSW Government’s Saving Our Species Program is aiming to change…
Baby alligators hatching caught on camera
When the crack of eggs was heard at the Australian Reptile Park recently, it could only mean one thing – two adorable baby alligators had hatched, following their incubation in…
New swing allows inclusive play time at The Entrance
Inclusive play at The Entrance Waterfront Plaza has been improved with the addition of a ‘We-Go-Swing’ accessible swing and new shade sails. The project, funded by the Federal Government’s Investing…
Should Vera stay or should she go?
Should Vera the statue stay or should she go? That’s the simple question Central Coast Council is asking residents in a poll launched on March 24 which will run through…
Marine Rescue rescue training exercise
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes will host a search and rescue exercise involving three Central Coast-based Marine Rescue NSW units on Saturday, March 29. Marine Rescue NSW Hunter Central Coast Zone…
Changed traffic conditions on Rip Bridge
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from March 31 on Maitland Bay Dr, Blackwall, to carry out maintenance work on Rip Bridge. Transport for NSW will carry out…
Can the Central Coast finally get planning right?
In the shadow of a looming Federal election, an arguably more important process is occurring. The Central Coast’s future is under the spotlight as Council leaders and developers gathered last…
Facelift for Cheero Point playspace
Cheero Point playspace is set to receive a much-needed refresh, with a contribution of $50,000 from the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. The funds will allow Central…
Jenny a cornerstone of Davistown community
Former Davistown Progress Association President Jenny McCulla has been announced as a recipient of the New South Wales Community Service Award for her years of service to the Davistown Progress…
E-bikes give transport options for isolated Coasties
For people who cannot drive, getting around can be expensive, difficult and isolating, especially in areas with steep terrain and limited public transport. E-bikes are proving to be a game-changer,…
Libs plan to widen Warnervale airstrip
The Liberal Party has committed $10M to expand and resurface the airstrip at Warnervale airport if elected in May. Shadow Minister for Finance, Senator Jane Hume, said this investment will…
Some relief in budget – but is it enough?
Central Coast residents can look forward to more tax cuts, cheaper medicines, increased access to bulk-billed GP visits and extended energy bill relief following the release of the Federal budget…
Budget bling as election looms
Tuesday night’s Federal Budget reaffirmed what most people already knew – the state of the nation’s public finances is rapidly deteriorating. After two years of surplus, courtesy of a windfall…